The much-anticipated India vs. Bangladesh clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE, on 20 February. With both teams eager to kick-start their campaign on a high note, this encounter promises to be a thrilling contest. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, including head-to-head stats, squads, predicted playing XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, live streaming & telecast details, and more.
When will the IND vs. BAN Champions Trophy match take place?
The India vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match is scheduled to take place at 2:30 PM IST on Thursday, 20 February.
Where will the IND vs. BAN Champions Trophy match take place?
The India vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE.
How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in India?
The India vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live broadcast on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Bangladesh?
The India vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live broadcast on Nagorik TV and T Sports, with live streaming available on the Toffee app in Bangladesh.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Pitch report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for its unique playing conditions, shaped by its massive concrete structure that creates a closed environment. This factor significantly influences how the pitch behaves, making it different from the other UAE venues. Former India cricketer Robin Singh, who has experience coaching in the UAE, told The Indian Express that the nature of the pitch in Dubai varies depending on the strip being used.
Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs BAN: Weather forecast
The India vs. Bangladesh Champions trophy game is expected to proceed smoothly with dry and warm conditions predicted throughout the day. However, the cloud cover could help seamers early on and dew might play a role in the second innings.
India vs Bangladesh: Head-to-head ODI stats
Overall: India 33 wins, Bangladesh 8 wins, no results - 1
In Asia: India 30 wins, Bangladesh 8 wins
In ICC tournaments: India 4 wins, Bangladesh 1 win
In Champions Trophy: India 1 win, Bangladesh 0 win
Largest victory margins
India’s biggest win: 227 runs (Chattogram, 2022)
Bangladesh’s biggest win: 79 runs (Mirpur, 2015)
Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs BAN: Squads
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs BAN: Predicted Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsChampions Trophy 2025: India’s Group A fixtures
20 February: India vs Bangladesh, Dubai, 2:30 PM IST
23 February: India vs Pakistan, Dubai, 2:30 PM IST
2 March: India vs New Zealand, Dubai, 2:30 PM IST
4 March: Semi-final 1, Dubai, 2:30 PM IST
5 March: Semi-final 2, Lahore, 2:30 PM IST
9 March: Final, Lahore or Dubai, 2:30 PM IST


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